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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Camp One: April 13, 1996 - 19,500 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the person on Fischer's team who is a legend in Himalayan climbing?
(a) William Wilson
(b) Anatoli Bourkeev
(c) Schoening
(d) Neil Beidleman

2. What is the name of Scott Fischer's climbing organization?
(a) Mountain Madness
(b) Adventure Consultants
(c) Mountain Explorers
(d) Adventure Galore

3. Who is the quiet Australian that is the third guide in Rob Hall's group that is climbing to the summit?
(a) Mike Groom
(b) Matthew Good
(c) Jeremy Stillwater
(d) David Brashears

4. What is the name for the silk scarf that the Buddhist lama ties around the necks of the climbers before their ascent?
(a) Tiya
(b) Moco
(c) Kama
(d) Kata

5. What did Fischer climb Everest without in order to attract attention to his climbing skills and services?
(a) Food
(b) Gear
(c) Oxygen
(d) Boots

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on the trail that slows down the hikers as they move along the glacier?

2. Who meets Krakauer at the airport when he lands in India for his climbing journey?

3. What is the name of Rob Hall's climbing organization that leads climbers up to the summit of Mount Everest?

4. Harris and his wife helped run a clinic at __________ which is on the way to Base Camp.

5. Who accompanied Denman on a mission even though he knew it would be unsuccessful?

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